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HOW TO MAKE A GOOD CONFESSION 1. Prepare.Take some time to think over your thoughts, words and actions before going to c...
25/08/2026

HOW TO MAKE A GOOD CONFESSION

1. Prepare.
Take some time to think over your thoughts, words and actions before going to confession. This is often called an examination of conscience.

2. Welcome!
When you enter the confessional, the priest will greet you and perhaps say a short prayer or read from Scripture.

Begin with the Sign of the Cross.
3. When the priest instructs you, make the Sign of the Cross. He may ask you the last time you went to confession.

4. Confess.
Tell the priest all of your sins. If it’s helpful, bring a list or use an app on your phone.

5. Agree to penance.
The priest may offer some words of advice and will also suggest a penance, such as a prayer or other spiritual act.

6. Resolve to change.
Pray aloud an Act of Contrition. Often, the priest will have one, or bring one along.

7. Receive God’s Mercy.
The priest will pray the words of absolution over you. When he is done, respond, “Amen.”

8. Give thanks!
The priest may offer a word of praise for God’s mercy in which you may also participate.

9. Go in peace.
When the sacrament is concluded, the priest will dismiss you. “Go in peace!”

Don't treat peopleas bad as they are,treat them as goodas you are. — St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
25/08/2026

Don't treat people
as bad as they are,
treat them as good
as you are.

— St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Church is a Hospital, Not a Museum “Church is not a museum for saints but a hospital for sinners.” This beautiful truth ...
25/08/2026

Church is a Hospital, Not a Museum

“Church is not a museum for saints but a hospital for sinners.”

This beautiful truth reminds us of what our faith truly is. A museum displays things that seem perfect, untouched, far from our daily struggles. But a hospital exists for those who are hurting, wounded, weak, and in need of healing.

None of us are perfect when we step through the doors. We come carrying mistakes, weaknesses, scars, and unfinished lives. The Church is not here to keep out the broken or only welcome those who “have it all together.” It is the place where Jesus, the Great Physician, waits to receive us, cleanse us, and restore us.

The saints we honor didn’t start flawless—they were people who kept coming back for grace, repentance, and mercy. We don’t stay to show how holy we are; we stay because we know how much we need His love and forgiveness.

Let us never feel too ashamed or unworthy to come in. Here, judgment is replaced by compassion, and every soul seeking healing finds a home. We gather not as finished statues, but as open hearts—growing, changing, and being made holy by His grace alone.


“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick… I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” — Jesus Christ (Mark 2:17)

WHERE IS THE HAIL MARY IN THE BIBLE? Hail Mary, full of grace,the Lord is with you — Luke 1:28 Blessed art thou amongwom...
24/08/2026

WHERE IS THE HAIL MARY IN THE BIBLE?

Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with you — Luke 1:28

Blessed art thou among
women — Luke 1:41‑42a, Luke 1:48

Blessed is the fruit of
your womb, Jesus — Luke 1:42b

Holy Mary,
Mother of God — Luke 1:43

Pray for us sinners, now
and at the hour of our
death. Amen. — Luke 2:35, John 2:5

Where Faith Belongs It is striking—and sad—to think: God’s Word is welcome behind prison walls, but often pushed out of ...
24/08/2026

Where Faith Belongs

It is striking—and sad—to think: God’s Word is welcome behind prison walls, but often pushed out of our classrooms.

This simple truth makes us wonder: What if we taught it earlier?
If the light and wisdom of the Bible—truth, kindness, honesty, respect, and love—were planted in young hearts while they are growing, many would never walk the path toward darkness or loss of direction. The Bible offers more than stories: it gives a compass for the soul.

Schools build minds, but the Scriptures help build character and conscience. When children grow up knowing they are loved, guided, and accountable to God, they find strength to make good choices, even when life gets hard.

It should never take a prison cell for someone to find hope. Let us bring the Light to them while they are still young—in homes, in communities, and wherever hearts are open. The seeds of faith and goodness are best planted early, so they can bloom for a lifetime.

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6

St. Bartholomew the ApostleKey Facts Identity & Background - One of the 12 Apostles of Jesus; likely Nathanael from Joh...
24/08/2026

St. Bartholomew the Apostle
Key Facts

Identity & Background

- One of the 12 Apostles of Jesus; likely Nathanael from John’s Gospel
- Name means “Son of Tolmai” (Aramaic)
- From Cana in Galilee
- Jesus praised him: “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false” (John 1:47)

Missionary Work

- After Jesus’ Ascension, preached in Armenia, India, Asia Minor, Mesopotamia
- Tradition says he brought a Hebrew copy of the Gospel of Matthew to India

Martyrdom

- Martyred in Armenia: flayed alive then beheaded
- Feast Day: August 24
- Relics now in Rome’s Basilica of St. Bartholomew

Symbol & Patronage

- Symbol: Knife & his flayed skin
- Patron of: Skin diseases, leatherworkers, butchers, plasterers, shoemakers

SAINT BARTHOLOMEWApostleAugust 24 PATRONAGE: Tanners, Plasterers, Tailors, Leatherworkers, Bookbinders, Farmers, Housepa...
24/08/2026

SAINT BARTHOLOMEW
Apostle
August 24

PATRONAGE: Tanners, Plasterers, Tailors, Leatherworkers, Bookbinders, Farmers, Housepainters, Butchers, and Glove makers.

Saint Bartholomew, His name is "patronymic" for the 'son of Tolmai'. The patronymic name "Bartholomew" is commonly used in the Synoptic materials, in the writings according to St. Mark, Matthew and Luke. St. Bartholomew's 'personal name' according to the Johannine material, in the writings according to St. John is "Nathanael." St. Bartholomew or Nathanael is one of Jesus' apostles, in the Gospels his name follows with the name of Philip.

The Gospel today from St. John narrates the encounter of Jesus and Nathanael. Nathanael has an honest, critical and open minded attitude. He has a similar attitude with St. Thomas the doubter. According to Nil Guillemette, "honesty and critical open-mindedness are the best attitude for anyone interested in finding the truth… Anyone with such honesty will find God sooner or later."

There is a meaning behind the scene when Bartholomew/Nathanael was seen by Jesus under the Fig Tree. The Fig Tree according to some commentaries is a representation of Israel. On the other hand, when Jesus appreciated Bartholomew's when he was seen under the Fig Tree, Jesus is directly appreciating his patriotism to Israel. Jesus admires Bartholomew’s attitude, probably it is one of the reasons why he was chosen by Jesus to become one of his apostles.

PRAYER (Prayer taken from the Divine Office: Christian Prayer)
Lord Jesus, sustain us the faith which made St. Bartholomew ever loyal to Christ. Let Your Church be the sign of salvation for all the nations of the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

"When parents prayfor their children,God hears them,angels move, andgreat things happen.Pray with faith,and do notworry....
23/08/2026

"When parents pray
for their children,
God hears them,
angels move, and
great things happen.
Pray with faith,
and do not
worry."

St. Padre Pio

Whoever recites myRosary devoutlyreflecting on themysteries, shallnever be overwhelm-ed by misfortune.He will not experi...
23/08/2026

Whoever recites my
Rosary devoutly
reflecting on the
mysteries, shall
never be overwhelm-
ed by misfortune.
He will not experience
the anger of God nor
will he perish by an
unprovided death.
The sinner will
be converted; the
just will persevere
in grace and merit
eternal life.

Our Lady to St. Dominic

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